Alyson Chase
Summary
Professional Registered Nurse with 20+ years clinical experience in direct patient care.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Tufts Medical Center
06.2019 - Current
- ER department caring for both adult and the pediatric patient.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Transferred to PACU Department post - anesthesia care unit 2022. Maintain second position in Emergency Department.
- Pre-op post op care.
- PACU and Day surgery area.
- Pre-op and Post Surgical adult and pediatric patient care.
Registered Nurse
Lowell General
11.2011 - 11.2022
- RN on Intermediate care unit
- Transferred to ER 2013
- Care for pediatric, adults, geriatric and Psychiatric patient.
- Charge Nurse
- Preceptor
- TNCC/ENPC certified
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Optimized patient flow within the Emergency Department by collaborating with charge nurses in coordinating bed assignments and discharges according to capacity constraints.
- Acted as a resource for colleagues by sharing clinical expertise, participating in educational opportunities, and serving as a preceptor for new nurses joining the Emergency Department team.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Promoted a safe and supportive environment for both patients and staff members by adhering to infection control protocols, maintaining equipment, and following safety guidelines.
Registered Nurse
Southern New Hampshire Medical Center
03.2009 - 11.2011
- RN on Telemetry/step down unit
- Critical care medications, IV drips
- Post procedure cardiac care.
- Post Stroke patient care
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Registered Nurse
Saints Medical Center
06.2007 - 04.2009
- RN on Medical Surgical Unit and Oncology Unit
- Accessed and De-accessed PORTs and IV Vascular devices.
- Medication administration of Chemotherapy agents
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Registered Nurse
Melrose Wakefield Hospital
08.2003 - 06.2007
- RN on Medical and Surgical/Post Surgical Unit
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- New Grad Preceptor and Educator
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rivier University
Nashua, NH2009
Associate of Science - Nursing
Laboure College
Milton, MA05.2003
High School Diploma -
Somerville High School
Somerville, MA06.1998
Skills
- Introduction to Incident Command System (ICS 100) in 2013
- National Incident Management System ( IS 700)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- BLS 2003-current
- ACLS 2008-current
- PALS 2008-current
- TNCC and ENPC 2013- current
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Tufts Medical Center
06.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
Lowell General
11.2011 - 11.2022
Registered Nurse
Southern New Hampshire Medical Center
03.2009 - 11.2011
Registered Nurse
Saints Medical Center
06.2007 - 04.2009
Registered Nurse
Melrose Wakefield Hospital
08.2003 - 06.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rivier University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Laboure College
High School Diploma -
Somerville High School